Lottery Winners Plan Ways To Spend Virginia Jackpot
Brunswick residents Carol and Richard Marceron won a 5.2 million Virginia Lotto prize. After taxes, the couple will receive about 182 238 dollars from the first of 20 checks. Bridge End Center in Lovettsville received five thousand dollars for selling the ticket and plans to donate part of that to local fire companies Brunswick and Lovettsville. The story notes community donations and public service aspects of lottery proceeds.
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Saint Smith
Brunswick
Carol
Richard Marceron
IRS
Virginia
Bridge End Center
Lovettsville
Fraley laments injury to Frederick County instrumental program
Dennis L. Fraley, president of Local 770 AFM and area band director, condemns a school board influence on elementary music. He argues elementary bands and orchestras are being diminished, citing neglect, political pressure, and a push to privatize lessons. Fraley urges parents to demand visible learning outcomes and product clarity.
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Ion
Frederick County
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
God Help
Dennis L. Fraley
American Federation of Musicians
Frederick
Alexander's bold GOP vision aims to redefine welfare and power
Lamar Alexander urges Bob Dole to exit the race and presents a plan he deems fresh and radical. He would shift welfare to private community foundations funded by federal Medicaid cost takeover and tax credits for charities. He calls for vouchers for education and job training, a part time Congress, and strict term limits.
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Chutzpah
Lamar Alexander
Bob Dole
Alexander
Dole
Republican Party
Clinton
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Alexander's Vision Critique Heightens GOP Primary Tensions
The piece contrasts Alexander's moderate, job focused policy aims with Dole's skepticism of visionary plans. It notes Alexander's proposals like tax cuts, capital gains removal, education funding, and a flatter tax, while criticizing his emphasis on beating rivals over serving the public. It also cites Dole's disdain for grand vision and the risk of vote splitting in anti Buchanan efforts.
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Alexander
Dole
Pat Buchanan
Buchanan
Clinton
George Bush
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Trends of Government Discussed at Frederick Women’s Group
Dorothy Detzer, noted advocate for world peace and former secretary of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, spoke on Trends of Government at a Frederick branch meeting of the American Association of University Women hosted by Mrs. Irving M. Landauer. The Frederick County Red Cross announced a $25,000 county quota for Red Cross Month to support armed forces, veterans, families, and disaster relief. Mayor Ronald N. Young pledged to press Annapolis for Frederick City’s fair share of county tax revenue amid redistribution disputes. Twenty five World Bank guests from 12 countries visited Frederick, hosted by Maryland National Bank and Eastaloe Aluminum Co, with tours and a VFW Country Club dinner.
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Dorothy Detzer
World Peace
Women’s
International League For Peace and Freedom
Irving M. Landauer
Rosemont Ave
Frederick
American Association of University Women
Frederick County
Red Cross
Ronald N. Young
Annapolis
Frederick City
Young
World Bank
Maryland National Bank
Eastaleo Aluminum Co
VFW
Resignation of Jeffer son Lutheran pastor sparks concern
Catherine B Cox of Burkittsville criticizes The Frederick News-Post for front page coverage of a Lutheran pastor's resignation dated February 20. Cox says the report harmed the church, community, and individuals, urging responsible journalism over gossip.
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Jefferson
Frederick News-Post
Allegations about Rev. Dr. Cudlipp spark reader critique
A reader condemns a St. Paul Lutheran Church report in Jefferson for publishing unverified accusations against Rev. Fred Cudlipp. The letter questions truthfulness, rights of the accuser, and impact on the clergyman’s career, urging more careful reporting.
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Fred Cudlipp
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Jefferson
Local attorney faces disbarment over tax failures
Front page note reports Willie Mahone, a lawyer, failed to file and pay employees' income taxes for three years. The piece debates possible court outcomes while stressing taxes as law and questioning honesty amid past public good works.
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Willie Mahone
Mr. Mahone
John Ford
Mahone
Attorney Grievance Commission of
Maryland
Letters discuss Mahone honesty and reform critique
A reader rails at a Maryland attorney grader and Mahone, questioning taxes and integrity. The letter cites Contract With America and warns Medicare and Social Security bankruptcies under Great Society policies, urging reform and concern about welfare and socialism from a Frederick, Maryland standpoint.
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America
Iarge
Mr. Guss
Ms. Dodson
Letter debate on social programs and welfare in election year
Readers clash over welfare policy with Liz Dodson praising targeted, limited aid while Mike Guss warns against myths of Medicare Social Security and student loans cuts. The exchange questions who benefits from "dole" claims, notes military spending shifts, and cites Frederick County figures amid the election season.
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Liz Dodson
Mike Guss
Mr. Guss
Ms. Dodson
Frederick County Social Services
Frederick County
Dole
Community letter urges support to save Catoctin Mountain Zoo Park
Shannon Kraushaar of Middletown argues the Catoctin Mountain Zoo Park harms the community by closing. She praises founder Richard Hahn and the Mel Danner led board, urges donations to prevent loss of a family friendly, up close animal viewing site with a petting zoo and regional impact.
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Catoctin Mountain Zoo
Richard Hahn
Mel Danner
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Frederick News Post invites letters from readers and requires name address and phone number for verification. Due to high volume some letters may not be published or edited for space or taste. Address Letters to the Editor 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or fax 662 8299.
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Frederick
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